ASK & DISCUSS INDEX

9 years, 9 months ago - Chris Bogle

Should be a 'like' button on here hehe.

9 years, 9 months ago - Paddy Robinson-Griffin

People do, and I know I always try/mean to, however sometimes the pace of production just means it drops down the list! If I post a job and get a dozen replies, there's no easy filtering or mass-responding in SP unlike filmandTVpro, where they make it a lot easier to send a 'thanks but no thanks' email. It means a lot of copy/paste in what isn't the world's greatest interface. Sometimes someone may get missed!

But I do agree, I personally don't like the feeling of being ignored altogether, as you say, people have long memories, and small courtesies count!

9 years, 9 months ago - Ben Bate

Hi Jonathon, I think what your saying is right. We should all take the time and effort to be more courteous to one another, especially in our industry! As a freelancer i get blanked all the time when I've applied for jobs, It seem's to me that with the pace of productions freelancer's seem to fall way down the reply list!

That being said, when i am crewing for my own personal projects i too have also been a little rubbish at replying back to those who have given their time to apply.

So thanks for the post, This conversation has now made me review my own actions when going forward. Ill be replying to everyone.

Thanks for the kick up the a*se!

9 years, 9 months ago - Jonathon Sendall

I had a look at my inbox and realised over the months I had expressed interest in about 8 jobs posted here. Not one person actually replied. I know that you might be busy or that a lot of people replied but here's the rub. Your reputation depends upon how you deal with people. A quick reply saying you have someone or that your work is not what they're looking for is all that is needed to make you look professional. No answer at all is just rude and I think . . unprofessional. People remember things like this. Don't you agree?

9 years, 9 months ago - Dan Selakovich

Yeah, it sucks. Here's how it's different in Hollywood: the best rejection letters you'll ever see. Seriously, they know how to write a rejection letter. Why? Because the P.A. today, could be their boss tomorrow. That's why.

Know what pisses me off even more? I get emails quite often from members here to look at their film. Since I'm the resident curmudgeon, they want editing tips--Or how to improve what they have. I'll spend 2 or 3 hours going through their films with detailed notes, and not one little thank you. So I don't do it much any more. If I do, I certainly don't put as much effort into helping as I used to. Jesus, I get paid well to fix films for a living, and they are getting that for free. Not even a "fuck you, old man". Nothing at all.

Kids today. Now get off my lawn!

9 years, 9 months ago - Jonathon Sendall

Here's how something like Shooting People could help. Have an automated reply system. So easy to then say no . . or yes.